Demonstrations against VRS - Talks with the Director (HR) fails - programme will take place as per schedule.

Consequent to the call that has been given for conducting protest demonstrations tomorrow, against VRS, Ms. Sujata T. Ray, Director (HR), called the concerned unions and associations for talks today. Representatives of BSNLEU, NFTE, AIBSNLEA, BSNL MS and BSNL OA participated in the talks. Com.Swapan Chakraborty represented BSNLEU. The Director (HR) appealed to the representatives of the unions and associations to call off the demonstration. However, this was not accepted. As per the call, protest demonstrations will be held tomorrow, as per schedule.